Finding the Third Proportional to 533,702 and 811,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,702 and 811,551 is: 1,234,050.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,702 : 811,551 = 811,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,702/811,551 = 811,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,702x = 811,551 × 811,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,702x = 658,615,025,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,615,025,601/533,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,234,050.14
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